Cynicism and Magic: Intelligence and Intuition on the Buddhist Path Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Chogyam Trungpa (Author), Opening the Dharma Treasury Editors Group - editor (Author), Devendra Banhart (Narrator),

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Based on a series of talks given by Chögyam Trungpa during the first session of what was to become Naropa University, Cynicism and Magic introduces key Tibetan Buddhist concepts, including karma, the structure of ego, the paramitas, and the bodhisattva. Employing a unique and intimate teaching style, Trungpa Rinpoche presents these concepts in a larger framework of questions we all have: What is authentic spirituality? Can I find enlightenment and freedom? How should I approach life, death, suffering, and boredom? How can I develop some discipline, patience, and sanity?

Whether you are new to Buddhism or returning to the fundamentals of your practice, this book will guide you toward experiencing a living dharma intelligently, with a sense of openness and wonder.

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4 hours and 59 minutes
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Chogyam Trungpa, see all
Narrator

Devendra Banhart
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17 August 2021
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English
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Shambhala Publications
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B095L1PYTY
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	4 hours and 59 minutes
Author	Chogyam Trungpa, Opening the Dharma Treasury Editors Group - editor
Narrator	Devendra Banhart
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Audible.com.au Release Date	17 August 2021
Publisher	Shambhala Publications
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B095L1PYTY
Best Sellers Rank	39,378 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 125 in Buddhist Rituals & Practice (Books) 183 in Buddhism (Audible Books & Originals) 433 in Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts

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Ben C. Andersen

Trungpa is great as always.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 October 2021

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I hate to say it because so much of what he did was problematic but almost everything I read by Trungpa is helpful and profound. He may have been a megalomaniac or just a very damaged person who had been given too much power but his ideas are still inspiring and I struggle with this paradox. I would still recommend his books without much reservation.

M. Andersson

Well written, but ultimately not very satisfying...

Reviewed in the United States on 12 January 2022

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This book is described as exploring women shamans in Bhutan's Buddhist tradition. These "deloms" are supposedly dying multiple times and then returning from the kingdom of death, in order to help the dead and their families.
The back cover has beautiful quotes about women "who employ multiple techniques of ecstasy to soar away on the wings of trance to distant metaphysical realms where they can work their deeds of medical, mystical, and magical rescue." I was uber excited to get the book, because I am a Buddhist, and also very interested in shamanic cultures.
Yet, for this reader, I feel that the book is well written, but that the shamanic material was not explored deeply enough. There were no "wings of trance" vibes, nor any "mystical and magical rescues".
I understand the difficulties the authors had with access and time, and, in all honesty, the last part of the book did delve into one woman's shamanic visions. This woman lived at the beginning of the 18th century, and her biography was translated by one of the authors, detailing her "Journey into the Eighteen Hells". This was the part I had been most excited to read, and it was super detailed.
But its rambling format was repetitive, sinister and crazy. For this reader it seemed much like the ramblings of a disturbed mind, detailing visions and procedures that were punitive and dark.
After reading this book, I am not sure if these women actually are shamans, or suffering from illnesses, or trying to garner some kind of status and power through their actions. Be that as it may, I am left no wiser about the shamanic deloms of Bhutan, than before I read the book.

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Kathryn Hefner

Truly magical

Reviewed in the United States on 1 September 2021

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This is an incredible book, based on his first talks at Naropa Institute. The fact that it is the first publication produced by a new generation of editors is really, really impressive. His voice comes through loud and clear, with the magic that only Trungpa could deliver - it feels almost as if he’s in the room with you. Great wake up call type of book for those of us who’ve been on the path for a bit. :))

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Bruce E. Jacobs

Among his best!

Reviewed in the United States on 9 October 2021

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This is some of Trungpa Rinpoche's best. It's not reissued previous work. Apparently Diana, Trungpa's wife, has gotten involved with new editors and they have rendered The Vidyadhara's work, through early Naropa talks, anew. Wonderful.

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Virginia Lohner

CTR's voice comes through loud and clear!

Reviewed in the United States on 18 October 2021

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For newcomers to the path, for long-time followers of the path, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche is clear and accessible. These are valuable pages are welcome discoveries.

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